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I have sleep apnea and use a bi-pap machine. When I wake up in the mornings I almost always have a need to blow my nose to clear my breathing. The mucus is plentiful and always clear. I also have a cough for about the first 30 minutes I am awake. Frequently the cough chokes me until I can blow my nose to get rid of the mucus.
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* As per my clinical experience, I suggest following to treat the nose congestion
- Regular basis deep breathing exercises, YOGA, walking in fresh air.
- Saline nasal drops to keep the mucus plugs clear.
- Avoid exposure to pollen.
- Balanced nutritious diet to combat the immunity level.
- Avoid smoking if any.
- An ENT evaluation to rule out underlying nasal polyps.
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How Can Nose Congestion Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, I suggest following to treat the nose congestion - Regular basis deep breathing exercises, YOGA, walking in fresh air. - Saline nasal drops to keep the mucus plugs clear. - Avoid exposure to pollen. - Balanced nutritious diet to combat the immunity level. - Avoid smoking if any. - An ENT evaluation to rule out underlying nasal polyps. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.